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Wharf Rat
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

A great one from summer '90. Vocals are crisp, musically the organ work is great and the band is tight and all in the flow.
3
Bertha
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

Rocking opener to an excellent show.
2
Space
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

Jerry solo for most of it with some effects from time to time. Unique. And then it goes into Dew
4
Brother Esau
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

This song is not really in a "heady" format, but I always liked it as a 1st set tune. This version is well.played as is this show.
5
Morning Dew
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

Yes 1984. I love the ups that happen in this year. This version has a lot of great energy from the boys. Mid-song solo is very strong.
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Little Red Rooster
March 13, 1981
Utica Coliseum

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Shakedown Street
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Heard this for the first time recently. It might not be as put together as later versions, but it is a clean version with lots of cool improvs. Sounds almost like a studio outtake. An instant fav for me.
Shakedown Street
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I love the vocal jam from this one. It really could have gone forever if I was making the decisions.
Sugaree
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Wow how did I miss this one for so.many years. Charged up is right and with the JerBear clearly in charge.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

They were on fire no doubt! The transition jam has many unique phrases, and is one of the best ever done for sure. This needs to be much, much higher up on the list.
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